1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. 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 1 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Belmont | Skyline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |