1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 165 kg more than 1993 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, 1972 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Belmont | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
