1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Kingswood | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Kingswood | Elise |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |