1984 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 304 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Honda Civic, 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Eclat |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |