1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1987 Buick Century

To start off, 1987 Buick Century is newer by 16 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) has 113 more horse power than 1987 Buick Century. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Century.

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, 1987 Buick Century, 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) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Century. 1987 Buick Century 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. 1987 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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