1973 Holden Belmont vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 26 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, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1973 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 344 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Belmont | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Belmont | Spider |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |