1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 11 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 1,427 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
