1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 364 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
