1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 59 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Skyline |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |