1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 46 kg more than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
