1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 22 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. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 830 kg more than 1976 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Nissan Violet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Pickup | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pickup | Violet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
