1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 231 kg more than 1961 Singer Gazelle. 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Holden | Singer |
| Model | Belmont | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
