1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 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 4,140 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 210 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4140 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2497 mm |
