1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 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 144 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 600 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Eclat | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
