1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 475 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500. 1971 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1500 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 1500 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |