1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 20 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 160 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-01 | Violet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |