1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1968 Holden Belmont and 1968 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 404. 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 (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Holden | Peugeot |
Model | Belmont | 404 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |