1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (215 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 405 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |