1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1973 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1973 Holden Belmont is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Chevelle | Belmont |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7441 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |