1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 155 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1983 Toyota Corona 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. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |