1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette (678 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
