1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Violet would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 146 kg more than 1976 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Violet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2460 mm |
