1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 55 kg more than 1985 Holden Commodore.
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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont. 1985 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1969 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1969 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Belmont | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
