1977 Lotus Eclat vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1977 Lotus Eclat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 520 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. 1975 Fiat 130 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. 1975 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lotus Eclat | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Lotus | Fiat |
Model | Eclat | 130 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |