1985 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Commodore | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Commodore | Exige |
Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |