1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Spider | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
