1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 586 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1977 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1977 Holden GTS | |
Make | Lotus | Holden |
Model | Elan | GTS |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |