1988 BMW 520 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 630 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 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 520 | Violet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |