1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1968 Holden Belmont and 1968 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore.
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 (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Belmont | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
