2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 2002 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2002 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Monaro weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 2002 Holden Monaro (374 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2002 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2002 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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