1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 34 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 73 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Nissan Sentra, 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.

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