1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 630 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 850 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
