1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 19 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | S-10 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2490 mm |
