1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 35 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1210 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 |