1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (125 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 510 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, 1999 Opel Omega (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Belmont | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
