1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1972 Holden Belmont is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 580 kg more than 1965 Austin A 40. 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, 1972 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 1972 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
