1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1974 Holden Belmont and 1974 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 245 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Belmont | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
