2007 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 34 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), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 495 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, 2007 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Violet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
