1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 28 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1236 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Titan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5551 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 | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 2303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 140 L |
