1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, both 1974 Holden Belmont and 1974 Volvo 140 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 Volvo 140 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster 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 (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Belmont | 140 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
