1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 361 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Monaro | Elise |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3032 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
