1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 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) has 200 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 247 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 60 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 60 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.

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