1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 7 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 727 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1981 Jaguar XJS 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. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJS | Eclat |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |