1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 29 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 570 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Eclat | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 71 L |