1969 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 366 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Exige |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2299 mm |
