2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 516 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Exige | Gloria |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |