1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1

To start off, both 1999 Holden Berlina and 1999 Lotus GT 1 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 590 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.

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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Holden Berlina 1999 Lotus GT 1
Make Holden Lotus
Model Berlina GT 1
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3791 cc 3504 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 229 HP 573 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 375 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2080 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2690 mm


 

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