1965 Lotus 33 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus 33 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 648 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lotus 33 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | 33 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 10800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1104 kg |