1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 21 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 110 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Belmont | Concerto |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |