1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 39 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 39 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Because 2007 Tata Safari 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, 2007 Tata Safari 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Holden | Tata |
| Model | Belmont | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
