1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 18 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 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 125 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Italdesign | Nissan |
| Model | Nazca | Violet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
