1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 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 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 420 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Belmont | 928 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |