1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 39 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 1968 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Belmont | Exige |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |