1970 Holden Torana vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1970 Holden Torana 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 174 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 Holden Torana (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Torana | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 2130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
