1971 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1973 Holden Belmont is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1973 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | Touring | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
