1955 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | 40 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
