1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 70 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Violet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
