1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 13 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 425 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | Belmont | Toronado |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |