1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 20 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Violet weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Naked, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Naked | Violet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
