1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 195 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulietta | Violet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |