1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1974 Mazda Chante
To start off, both 1974 Lotus Eclat and 1974 Mazda Chante were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 130 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 565 kg more than 1974 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1974 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Eclat | Chante |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
