1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven 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 75 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 461 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. 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) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Eclat | Seven |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 34 L |
