1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 22 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 456 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Armada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |
