1992 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 is newer by 13 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 691 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, 1992 BMW 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 530 | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
