1986 BMW 628 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1986 BMW 628 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 628 weights approximately 364 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, 1986 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 628 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 628 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |