1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 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 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
