1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla 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 98 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 275 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 46 L |