1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Eclat | 66 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
