1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 11 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 1968 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Belmont | Prelude |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |