1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia

To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 30 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 110 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia.

Because 1971 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (310 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2001 Skoda Fabia 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. 2001 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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