1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 2 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 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 439 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1976 BMW 3.3 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. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 3.3 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |