2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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 Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Exige | Violet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |