1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 19 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. 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, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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 (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Belmont | Concerto |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2833 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |