1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1977 Rover 2600 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 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 148 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Belmont | 2600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |