1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1959 MG Magnett
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG Magnett 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 97 more horse power than 1959 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG Magnett weights approximately 160 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG Magnett. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1959 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Eclat | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
