1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Mazda R-100

To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 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 19 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.

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