1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 23 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 21 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 36 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Eclat | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |