2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 23 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet. 2002 Honda Vamos 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. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Vamos | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Vamos | Violet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 113 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |