1977 Lotus Eclat vs. 1978 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1978 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 42 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. 1978 Mazda Cosmo 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. 1978 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lotus Eclat | 1978 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Eclat | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
