1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 24 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 33 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 356 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Because 2004 Toyota Will 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, 2004 Toyota Will 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Will. 2004 Toyota Will 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. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 2004 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Eclat | Will |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
