1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 96 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Monaro | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
