1988 Lada 2105 vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 2105 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
