1978 Nissan Violet vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 619 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Violet | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Violet | 123 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
