1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 27 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 145 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
