1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 182 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet.
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 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | Violet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 114 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |