1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.

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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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