1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 500 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Belmont | Elan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |