1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 331 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Commodore | Elan |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |