1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 20 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 123 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Belmont | 245 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |