1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 208 | Violet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |