1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 192 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet. 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 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Violet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |