1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 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 168 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 560 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Holden | Smart |
Model | Belmont | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1867 mm |