1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 473 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
