1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 192 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lotus Esprit | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Violet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |