1978 Nissan Violet vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 514 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, 2000 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet. 2000 Nissan Laurel 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. 2000 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Violet | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |