2002 BMW Z4 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet

To start off, 2002 BMW Z4 is newer by 25 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z4 (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z4 weights approximately 490 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.

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, 2002 BMW Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet. 2002 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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