1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1997 Honda Today

To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 26 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 191 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 670 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Belmont. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.

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