1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1985 Nissan Santana is newer by 21 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 484 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Because 1964 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elan | Santana |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2560 mm |