1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT vs. 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6
To start off, both 1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT and 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 5.0 HT (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont 5.0 HT | 1969 Holden Belmont HT 2.6 | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Belmont | Belmont |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |