1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 245 kg more 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Holden | Lexus |
Model | Belmont | IS |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2731 mm |