1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 235 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:
| 1975 Lotus Eclat | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Eclat | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |
