1963 Lotus 25 vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus 25 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Lotus 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 374 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus 25 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | 25 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 830 kg |
