1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |