1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Junior | Eclat |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2490 mm |