1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1993 Honda Legend

To start off, 1993 Honda Legend is newer by 25 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 350 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.

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, 1993 Honda Legend, 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, 1993 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.

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