1972 Holden Monaro vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Monaro weights approximately 665 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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 Monaro (228 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1972 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Monaro | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Monaro | 340 R |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2320 mm |