1977 Lotus Esprit vs. 1976 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1977 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lotus Eclat would be higher. Both 1977 Lotus Esprit and 1976 Lotus Eclat are equipped with a 1,973 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Lotus Esprit.
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 Esprit | 1976 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Esprit | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
