1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 635 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Serena | Violet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |