1975 Holden Torana vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 213 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Torana | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Torana | Esprit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |