1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1968 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 66 kg more than 1956 Citroen ID 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen ID 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19. 1968 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen ID 19 has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen ID 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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