1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 250 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, 1959 Rover P4 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Belmont | P4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2625 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |