1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 159 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Lotus | Holden |
Model | Esprit | Belmont |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |