1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 560 kg more than 1972 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Belmont | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Belmont | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |