1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 190 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 1982 Nissan Silvia 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. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Belmont | Silvia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |