1972 Holden Belmont vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont.
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, 2009 Lotus Exige (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Belmont | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Belmont | Exige |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
