1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona 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 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 71 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 170 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |