2007 BMW 550 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1977 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 550 | Violet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |