1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 787 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Elise |
Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |