1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 15 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1973 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 75 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
