1979 Lotus Eclat vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 676 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. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Eclat | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Aristo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2790 mm |