2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 214 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
