1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 271 kg more than 1978 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1967 AC Cobra | |
Make | Nissan | AC |
Model | Violet | Cobra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |