1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 17 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 18 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Belmont | 420 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
