1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 115 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 67 L |