1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1969 MG MGB
To start off, both 1969 Holden Belmont and 1969 MG MGB were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 32 more horse power than 1969 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1969 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 MG MGB. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1969 MG MGB | |
| Make | Holden | MG |
| Model | Belmont | MGB |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2320 mm |
