1969 Holden Monaro 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 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 Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Monaro | Exige |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3032 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
