1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 105 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Laurel |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1175 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |