1970 Chevrolet Vega 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 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1975 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1975 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Vega | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
