1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 550 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Belmont | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
