2008 BMW 650 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 35 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 700 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, 2008 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 650 | Violet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
