1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 1968 Holden Belmont and 1968 TVR Tuscan 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 TVR Tuscan (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 435 kg more than 1968 TVR Tuscan.
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. 1968 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1968 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 1968 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1968 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Belmont | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
