1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 492 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Eclat | Indy |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |