1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, both 1995 Lotus Esprit and 1995 Nissan 100 NX were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 204 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | 100 NX |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |