1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1976 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1976 Lotus Eclat.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1976 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | Lagonda | Eclat |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |