1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont 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 195 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 605 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Simca |
| Model | Belmont | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
