1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1974 Alpine A 310 and 1974 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 540 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 310 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2830 mm |
