1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida 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 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 275 kg more than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
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. 1984 Toyota Cressida 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. 1984 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
