1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 624 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (170 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Skyline |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 170 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2620 mm |