1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 21 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1424 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Violet | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 5378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3070 mm |