1977 Nissan Violet vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 35 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 630 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Violet | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Violet | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
