1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 842 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lotus Eclat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |