1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 4 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 169 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 328 GTS | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 2174 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1104 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 67 L |
