1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 38 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1521 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Eclat | NV |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 2627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |