1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1974 Lotus Eclat and 1974 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Eclat | Luce |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
