1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 10 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 78 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lotus Eclat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lotus Eclat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | Eclat | 400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
