1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 6 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Belmont | Eclat |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |