1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, both 1971 Holden Belmont and 1971 Opel GT were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Belmont | GT |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |