2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 409 kg more than 2006 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Laurel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |