1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 29 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 510 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life 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, 1997 Honda Life 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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1968 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Belmont | Life |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |