2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Presea |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |