1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 104 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Eclat | 818 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2320 mm |
