1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1978 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1978 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 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 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Bora weights approximately 340 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. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Bora 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 | 1978 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Eclat | Bora |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |