2000 Lotus Elise vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 660 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Elise | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lotus | Holden |
Model | Elise | Commodore |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |