1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 625 kg more than 1975 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.
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1975 Lotus Eclat | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eclat | S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2870 mm |