1980 Nissan Violet vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet 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 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 65 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Violet | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Violet | Violet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |