1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Belmont | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |