1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1968 Holden Belmont and 1968 Volkswagen 1600 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) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
Model | Belmont | 1600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 246 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |