1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 32 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 20 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 214 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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, 2012 Nissan Sentra, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Eclat | Sentra |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |