1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 305 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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.
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1974 Lotus Eclat | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Eclat | 356 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |