1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 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 14 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 10 kg more than 1972 Holden Belmont.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Belmont | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Belmont | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |