1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1976 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 18 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR6. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1976 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Eclat | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
