1953 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 325 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | 40 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2830 mm |