1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 505 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Holden | Marcos |
Model | Belmont | 1800 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |