1980 Nissan Violet vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 21 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 716 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 767 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Violet | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Violet | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
