1998 Lotus Emme vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 282 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Emme | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Emme | Violet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
