1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Holden Belmont 2007 Toyota Tacoma
Make Holden Toyota
Model Belmont Tacoma
Year Released 1968 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2130 cc 2693 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 76 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3250 mm


 

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