1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 213 Nm | 510 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |