1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 357 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Supra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
