1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1969 Fiat 124 and 1969 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 315 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 124 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |