1991 BMW 525 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 16 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 620 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Violet |
Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |