1977 Lotus Eclat vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 12 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 363 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lotus Eclat | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Eclat | 944 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2390 mm |
