1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 384 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 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Violet | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |