2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 114 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | 270 R |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |