1969 Lotus Seven vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 954 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Frontier |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 232 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |