2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1990 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Because 2001 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Bluebird, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 1990 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
