1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 410 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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, 1964 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elan | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2530 mm |