1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 17 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 333 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 328 GTS | Violet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
