1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 334 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 135 L |
