1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 35 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), 2009 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Eclat | NP300 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
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 | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |