1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 385 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |