1979 Nissan Violet vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet.
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, 1970 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Violet | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Violet | GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |