1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Tatra T613 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Holden | Tatra |
| Model | Belmont | T613 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
