1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Belmont | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Holden | Venturi |
| Model | Belmont | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
