1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1968 Triumph 2.5
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2.5 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 2.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Triumph 2.5. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph 2.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 2.5 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph 2.5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 2.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1968 Triumph 2.5 | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Eclat | 2.5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
