1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1997 Subaru Justy 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 171 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 510 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy 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 Subaru Justy 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Belmont | Justy |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
