1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 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 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 5 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Belmont | 944 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
