1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 43 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, 2011 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo.
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, 2011 Tata Indigo, 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Holden | Tata |
| Model | Belmont | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
