1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 180 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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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1980 Lotus Eclat | 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
Model | Eclat | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |