1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 466 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 90 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
