1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1983 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 650 kg more than 1975 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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | Violet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |