1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 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.
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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Belmont | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Belmont | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
