1960 Innocenti 950 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Innocenti 950 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
| Model | 950 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2440 mm |
