1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 24 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, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 88 kg more than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1996 Porsche Boxster (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Belmont | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Belmont | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
