1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK vs. 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK

To start off, both 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK and 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK. 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 5.0 HK (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK. 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Holden Belmont 2.1 HK 1968 Holden Belmont 5.0 HK
Make Holden Holden
Model Belmont Belmont
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2130 cc 5025 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 76 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2830 mm


 

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