1973 Holden Belmont vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1973 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Belmont | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Belmont | Laurel |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |