1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 315 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Holden | Suzuki |
Model | Belmont | Equator |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |