1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1978 Volvo 66

To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 445 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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 (247 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.

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