1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1313 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Daimler | Holden |
| Model | DE 36 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2830 mm |
