1988 BMW M5 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 11 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 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 858 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M5 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M5 | Violet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3533 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |