2005 MCC ForTwo vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Violet weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1978 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 MCC ForTwo | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | ForTwo | Violet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2410 mm |