1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 4 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Belmont | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
