1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 29 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 82 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 30 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
