2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 769 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elise | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
