1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 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), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 139 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| 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 | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
