1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 615 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 600 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |