1973 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 39 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, 2012 BMW 120 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Holden Belmont. 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, 1973 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Belmont | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Belmont | 120 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |