1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster 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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
