1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 2 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 116 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

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