1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z is newer by 31 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Z (197 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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, 1999 Nissan Z (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Belmont | Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
