1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lotus Eclat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | A 109 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |