1979 Lotus Eclat vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1979 Lotus Eclat and 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 6 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 | 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Eclat | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 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 | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |