1976 Lotus Eclat vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 24 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 666 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. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1976 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1976 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lotus Eclat | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Lotus | Jeep |
| Model | Eclat | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 195 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |
