1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit 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:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Esprit | Eclat |
Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |