1974 Nissan Violet vs. 2009 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Toyota Aygo is newer by 35 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 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Toyota Aygo.
Because 1974 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 2009 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Violet | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
