1974 Lotus Elite vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Elite | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elite | Silvia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |