1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 18 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 359 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 348 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:
| 1992 Ferrari 348 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 348 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
