1995 Buick XP2000 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1995 Buick XP2000 is newer by 15 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick XP2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick XP2000 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1980 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. 1995 Buick XP2000 has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick XP2000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick XP2000 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | XP2000 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |