1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
