1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2001 Nissan AXY

To start off, 2001 Nissan AXY is newer by 27 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan AXY is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Nissan AXY. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan AXY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan AXY weights approximately 780 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.

Because 1974 Lotus Eclat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lotus Eclat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan AXY, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (314 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan AXY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.

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