1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 965 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 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Eclat |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |