1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 9 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 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 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. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Belmont | 626 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |