1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 884 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 2010 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Navara |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |