1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1966 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen 1600 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) has 107 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. 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 (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1966 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
Model | Eclat | 1600 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 40 L |