1976 Lotus Eclat vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 288 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 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |