1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1526 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 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lotus Eclat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lotus | Land Rover |
| Model | Eclat | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
