1973 Holden Belmont vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 25 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.
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 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden Belmont | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Belmont | SSM |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
