1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Eclat | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
