1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 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 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 198 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Belmont | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |