1981 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Violet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |