1988 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 484 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Commodore | Elise |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |
