2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 365 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | Violet |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |