1979 Lotus Eclat vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 14 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 216 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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.
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1979 Lotus Eclat | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Eclat | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2240 mm |