1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1970 TVR Vixen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 TVR Vixen. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 488 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen. 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 (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Belmont | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
