1970 Lotus Seven vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1694 kg more than 1970 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Titan |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 2284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2019 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 106 L |