1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 560 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 2013 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 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | Belmont | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 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 | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1867 mm |
