1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1968 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1968 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Laurel |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |