1977 BMW 528 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 528 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |