1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 735 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | Mark IV | Eclat |
Year Released | 1946 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2440 mm |