1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Eclat | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 77 L |