1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1974 Lotus Eclat and 1974 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 130 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Eclat | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |