1998 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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