1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1970 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 495 kg more than 1970 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lotus Esprit | 1970 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Esprit | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
