1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 790 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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 Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Elan |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |