1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 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. 1977 Nissan Violet has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Violet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 208 | Violet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |