1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 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 101 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 139 kg more than 1976 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Eclat | 15 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
