1973 Holden Belmont vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 34 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden Belmont | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Belmont | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
