1994 BMW 854 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 17 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 940 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 854 | Violet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |