1988 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 660 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | Violet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |