1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1983 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1983 Holden Statesman is newer by 12 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. Both 1971 Holden Belmont and 1983 Holden Statesman are equipped with a 5,042 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Statesman weights approximately 340 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Statesman. 1983 Holden Statesman 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. 1983 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1983 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Belmont | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
