1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Opel Commodore.
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, 1973 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Belmont | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
