1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 194 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Holden | Plymouth |
Model | Belmont | Volare |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |