1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona 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 125 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |