1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 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 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 499 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Belmont | Elise |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |