1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, 1995 Kia Retona is newer by 27 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 580 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Holden Belmont. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1995 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Belmont | Retona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
