2000 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1976 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Violet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
