1975 Citroen CX vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 286 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Because 1980 Lotus Eclat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lotus Eclat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | CX | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |
