1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 924 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Kingswood | Extreme |
Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 700 cc |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |