1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 40 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 549 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 80 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Holden | Ascari |
| Model | Belmont | A10 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2636 mm |
