1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1971 Seat 1500
To start off, both 1971 Holden Belmont and 1971 Seat 1500 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Seat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1971 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Belmont | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
