1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 344 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Eclat | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
