1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Belmont | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
