1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (133 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 178 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. 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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Holden | Riley |
Model | Belmont | 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 263 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |