1975 BMW 320 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 1 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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 (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 67 L |