1979 Lotus Eclat vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1979 Lotus Eclat is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Eclat | Seven |
Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2240 mm |