1969 Holden Belmont vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
