2006 BMW 523 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 32 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 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, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 523 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |