1990 BMW M3 vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 11 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
