2009 Nissan Armada vs. 1979 Nissan Violet

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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