1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 10 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 141 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Belmont | 121 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
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 | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |