1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Eclat | 66 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |