1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Nissan Leopard is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Leopard (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 523 kg more than 1960 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, 1986 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite. 1986 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Elite | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elite | Leopard |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |