1978 Lotus 79 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Lotus 79 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lotus 79 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | 79 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 940 kg |
