1980 Nissan Violet vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 60 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Nissan Violet (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Violet | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Violet | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
