1966 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 413 kg more than 1975 Lotus Eclat.
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:
1966 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Eclat |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |