1976 Lotus Eclat vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 32 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 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Eclat | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
