1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1977 Mazda 616 is newer by 9 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 380 kg more than 1977 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Belmont | 616 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
