1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1975 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1975 Holden Belmont is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 325 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1975 Holden Belmont (228 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1975 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | 1900 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |