1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 41 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Belmont | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
