1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1990 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1990 Subaru Legacy 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Legacy. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Because 1990 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lotus Eclat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Legacy. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1990 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lotus | Subaru |
Model | Eclat | Legacy |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1820 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |