1987 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 10 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 318 weights approximately 91 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.
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, 1987 BMW 318 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Violet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |