2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 490 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Gloria |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |