1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1991 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1991 Toyota MR2 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 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 35 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 Toyota MR2 (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1991 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
