1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 23 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 815 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Belmont | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
