1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1972 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1972 Zastava 1300 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) has 185 more horse power than 1972 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1972 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 400 kg more than 1972 Zastava 1300. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1972 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Holden | Zastava |
Model | Belmont | 1300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |