1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1230 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. 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eclat | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |
