1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
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 Nissan Pintara, 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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Belmont | Pintara |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |