1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 30 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 848 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Elite | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elite | Vanette |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2080 mm |