1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 11 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 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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, 1980 Volvo 244 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Belmont | 244 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2129 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |