1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 144 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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 Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Excel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |