1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 41 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) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.

Because 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Belmont. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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