1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham 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 56 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Belmont | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
