1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 56 kg more than 1975 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. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1975 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1975 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Eclat | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
