1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 31 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 862 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
| Model | Eclat | Korando |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
