1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny

To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 306 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 733 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.

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