1972 Holden Belmont vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 45 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Belmont | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | 118 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
