1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 207 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Belmont | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |