1999 BMW 529 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1999 BMW 529 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 529 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 529 (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 529 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 529 weights approximately 749 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 BMW 529 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 529 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 529 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 529 | Violet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |