1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 660 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Impala | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 1715 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
