1980 Nissan Violet vs. 1987 Buick Century

To start off, 1987 Buick Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Century (150 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet.

Because 1980 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet. 1987 Buick Century 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. 1987 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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