1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Elite. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Belmont | Elite |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |