1969 Holden Belmont vs. 2009 Lancia Thesis

To start off, 2009 Lancia Thesis is newer by 40 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 695 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.

Because 1969 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Lancia Thesis (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont. 2009 Lancia Thesis 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. 2009 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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