1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Lotus Eclat
To start off, both 1977 Chevrolet Corvette and 1977 Lotus Eclat were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 627 kg more than 1977 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. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1977 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1977 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
