1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 486 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. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Eclat | Senator |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
