1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 1986 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, both 1986 Lotus Esprit and 1986 Nissan Pulsar were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 156 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Pulsar.
Because 1986 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Pulsar. (97 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Esprit | 1986 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
