1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 45 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 180 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2013 Toyota Yaris, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
