1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1970 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 110 L 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 117 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Skoda 110 L. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1970 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Eclat | 110 L |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 31 L |