1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Eclat | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
