1968 Dodge Polara 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 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Polara | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
