1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1968 Lotus Europa

To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa 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 @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Lotus Eclat 1968 Lotus Europa
Make Lotus Lotus
Model Eclat Europa
Year Released 1974 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1971 cc 1470 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 610 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1080 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 45 L


 

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