1993 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 16 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 605 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (275 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz C | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | Violet |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2797 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |