1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 211 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 (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Lotus | Volvo |
| Model | Eclat | 140 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
