1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 20 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323. 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Eclat | 323 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |