2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 260 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 (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1971 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |