1950 Austin A135 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 914 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A135 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |