1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Eclat |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |