2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat

To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 325 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lotus Esprit 1974 Lotus Eclat
Make Lotus Lotus
Model Esprit Eclat
Year Released 2005 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 1971 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 349 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 95.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 69.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.1:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1055 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 67 L