1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 624 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Violet | 993 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |