2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 42 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
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 Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Esprit | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Cedric |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |