1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 24 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 302 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Eclat | Emme |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
