1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 258 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.
Because 1974 Lotus Eclat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lotus Eclat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Eclat | Civic |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |