1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1974 Holden Belmont and 1974 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 25 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 42 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Belmont | 244 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |