1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1979 Tatra T613 is newer by 8 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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, 1979 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Holden | Tatra |
Model | Belmont | T613 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2833 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |