1972 Chevrolet Nomad 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 Nomad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Nomad would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 629 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 Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Nomad has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad 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:
1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Nomad | Eclat |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |