1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 29 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 118 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 924 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Extreme |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 700 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
