1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 266 kg more than 2009 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Commodore | Elise |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
