1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |