1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 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 116 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 125 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Eclat | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 30 L |
