1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1979 Lotus Esprit.

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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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