1980 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Impala and 1980 Nissan Violet were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 735 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Impala | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Impala | Violet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |