1979 Nissan Violet vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Violet weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. 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, 1979 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Violet | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Violet | 1000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |