1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Morris 1800
To start off, both 1974 Holden Belmont and 1974 Morris 1800 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Morris 1800. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 134 kg more than 1974 Morris 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Morris 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morris 1800. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 1974 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Belmont | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
