1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 958 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Eclat | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |
