1991 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 11 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 54 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJR-15 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |