1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 27 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Emme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 712 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme. 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 (490 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | Emme |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |