1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 338 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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, 1972 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Belmont | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Belmont | Ascona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |