1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 900 kg more than 1998 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | President |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |