1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1987 Nissan Prairie is newer by 19 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, 1987 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 225 kg more than 1987 Nissan Prairie.
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, 1987 Nissan Prairie, 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 (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1987 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Belmont | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
