2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 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 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1395 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 2005 Bentley Continental 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. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Eclat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1971 cc |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 67 L |
