1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1985 Mazda 323

To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 14 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. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (72 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.

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