1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 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 109 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |