1976 Lotus Eclat vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1976 Lotus Eclat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 750 kg more than 1976 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:
1976 Lotus Eclat | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Century |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2870 mm |