1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 4 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 900 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Belmont | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
