1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 2 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1976 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Eclat | Firebird |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |