1979 Lotus Eclat vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Eclat would be higher. 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 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1290 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 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |