2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 33 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | QX56 | Violet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |
