1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 19 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 139 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Belmont | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
