1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1976 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1976 Lotus Eclat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 555 kg more than 1976 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1976 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Skylark | Eclat |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |