1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Belmont | 240 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |