2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Violet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |