1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 316 kg more than 2007 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Commodore | Elise |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |