1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 680 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 Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Lotus | Holden |
| Model | Elan | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |
