1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 44 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, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | 320 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
