2005 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1974 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 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Violet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |