1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 13 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 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Renault 5.
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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Belmont | 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
