1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 12 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 180 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 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 | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |