2005 BMW 320 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Violet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
