1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Seven |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |