1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 525 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Seven |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
