1973 Holden Belmont vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 38 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Belmont | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Belmont | Esprit |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |