1979 Lotus Eclat vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1979 Lotus Eclat is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1979 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:
1979 Lotus Eclat | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
Model | Eclat | 66 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1947 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |