1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1980 Lotus Eclat and 1980 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 72 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 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Eclat | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2270 mm |