1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 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) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 142 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 60 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |