1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 544 kg more than 2009 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 Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Brougham | Exige |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| 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 | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
