2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1977 Nissan Violet

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Nissan Violet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Familia (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.

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