1969 Holden Belmont vs. 2013 BMW M6

To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 44 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 655 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont. 2013 BMW M6 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. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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