1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1962 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 490 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Lotus | Tatra |
Model | Eclat | T603 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |