1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 23 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 341 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.

Because 1972 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (176 Nm). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.

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