1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 425 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 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Eclat | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2850 mm |
