1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 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 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
