1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 855 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Eldorado | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
