1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 19 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 629 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Eclat | Omega |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |