1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 795 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Eclat |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |