1977 Nissan Violet vs. 2010 Ford Bantam

To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Bantam weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.

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