1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 18 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 164 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 395 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Belmont | 323 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |