1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 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 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 5 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 (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Eclat | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |