1965 Lotus Seven vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1965 Lotus Seven. 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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1965 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1965 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lotus Seven | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Seven | President |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3040 mm |
