1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 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 149 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 410 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Belmont | 912 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2220 mm |
