1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 160 is newer by 6 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 106 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 160 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | 160 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
