1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Violet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |