1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 130 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
