1977 Lotus Eclat vs. 1995 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1995 Nissan Gloria is newer by 18 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 480 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 | 1995 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Eclat | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
