1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 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 192 kg more than 1988 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Esprit |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |