1976 Holden Torana vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Torana weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Torana | Elise |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |