1968 Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 322 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Dart | Eclat |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |