1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 378 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Lotus Elite is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Lotus Elite. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Elite | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Elite | Belmont |
Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |