1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1445 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 2011 Nissan Armada 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. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Eclat | Armada |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |