1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Elite |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |