1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 234 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | 3-Litre | Belmont |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |