1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Eclat |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |