1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 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 3,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 140 kg more than 1993 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 Monaro (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3032 cc | 2172 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 | 246 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |