1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 124 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
