2008 BMW 118 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 34 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 330 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 118 | Eclat |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |