1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 12 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 71 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Eclat | Excel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 31 L |