1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Steyr 700C

To start off, both 1968 Holden Belmont and 1968 Steyr 700C were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 750 kg more than 1968 Steyr 700C. 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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 700C. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 700C.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Holden Belmont 1968 Steyr 700C
Make Holden Steyr
Model Belmont 700C
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Size 3043 cc 643 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 24 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 246 Nm 42 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 540 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 3190 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 1950 mm


 

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