1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 171 kg more than 1987 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
