1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S 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, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Holden | Simca |
| Model | Belmont | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2240 mm |
