1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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 Lada 2107 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 2107 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
