2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 26 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 188 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Exige | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Exige | Eclat |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 67 L |