2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 28 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet. 2006 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | Violet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |