1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 529 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Eclat | 600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2010 mm |