1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 198 kg more than 1975 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:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ascari | Lotus |
Model | Ecosse | Eclat |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1210 mm |