1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 38 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, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Belmont | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
