1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 507 kg more than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
