1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 49 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Belmont | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
