1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Eclat |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |