1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 15 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 15 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 45 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Belmont | Senator |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |