1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero

To start off, both 1969 Holden Belmont and 1969 Lamborghini Islero were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,928 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Holden Belmont 1969 Lamborghini Islero
Make Holden Lamborghini
Model Belmont Islero
Year Released 1969 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2130 cc 3928 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 89 HP 346 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2550 mm


 

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