1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 630 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1971 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Lotus | Holden |
Model | Seven | Belmont |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2830 mm |