1970 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 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 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 631 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Monaro | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Monaro | Exige |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3063 mm |
