1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1971 Jensen SP

To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 2 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 428 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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.

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