1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 33 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 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 310 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.

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