1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 17 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1991 Italdesign Nazca has manual transmission. 1991 Italdesign Nazca 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:
| 1991 Italdesign Nazca | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Italdesign | Lotus |
| Model | Nazca | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
