1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 15 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 155 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Excel |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
