1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Eclat | Frontier |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |