1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric 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 86 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 246 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Eclat | Cedric |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |