1960 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 825 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, 1960 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar MK IX | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | MK IX | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
