1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica 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. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 230 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Belmont | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |