1976 Lotus Eclat vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1976 Lotus Eclat is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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:
1976 Lotus Eclat | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Eclat | Olympia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |