1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | S-10 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |
