1971 Holden Belmont HQ vs. 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ
To start off, both 1971 Holden Belmont HQ and 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont HQ. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont HQ.
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, 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont HQ. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont HQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont HQ | 1971 Holden Belmont 3.3 HQ | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Belmont | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
