1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan 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 1971 Lotus Elan.
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 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Eclat | Elan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
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 | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |