1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1984 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Armada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 106 L |
