1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 833 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Statesman | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Statesman | Elan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |