Nissan GT-R (1972 – 1973) vs Lotus Elite (1973 – 1983): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Lotus Elite has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,145 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
GT-R
1972 – 1973
|
Lotus
Elite
1973 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1973 | 1973 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 144 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 178 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 190 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,209 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 kg | 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.