1979 Nissan Violet vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Violet weights approximately 80 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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, 1958 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Violet | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Violet | 356 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |