2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Prairie |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |