1949 BMW 340 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. Both 1949 BMW 340 and 1974 Lotus Eclat are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 195 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW 340 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 340 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2440 mm |
