1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Eclat | Exige |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 40 L |