1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 38 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, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 288 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, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Belmont | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
