1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 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. Both 1974 Lotus Eclat and 1986 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 245 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Eclat | 505 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
