1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 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 @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 595 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 67 L |