1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 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 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | Vanden Plas | Violet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 113 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |