1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 144 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Violet | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |