1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 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 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 38 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Belmont | 780 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
