1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 42 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 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 158 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Belmont | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
