1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 24 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 4,140 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus GS. (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus GS. 1995 Lexus GS 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. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Holden | Lexus |
| Model | Belmont | GS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4140 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
