1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 4 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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, 2008 Toyota RunX, 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Eclat | RunX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
