1984 BMW 725 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 10 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 725 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
