1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 696 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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, 1976 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elite | Cedric |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |