1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Holden | Mini |
| Model | Belmont | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2466 mm |
