1959 Lotus Elite vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1304 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lotus Elite | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elite | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 80 L |
