1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, both 1969 Holden Belmont and 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 670 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 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Belmont | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3080 mm |
