1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Skyline |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |