1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 320 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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:
1950 Bristol 450 | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 450 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2490 mm |