2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 784 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Extreme | Crew |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |