1963 Holden EJ 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 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 154 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Holden EJ | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | EJ | Eclat |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |