1980 BMW 628 vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 628 | Violet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |