1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 855 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 500 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
