1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 730 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac Seville | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Violet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
