1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 415 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, 1974 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Laurel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 169 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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |