1974 Nissan Violet vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 28 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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, 2011 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Nissan | Lotus |
| Model | Violet | Elise |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2299 mm |
