1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 29 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 363 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 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Juke |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |