1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 3 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 10 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1972 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1969 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1969 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1972 Holden Torana | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Belmont | Torana |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |