1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 535 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Belmont | Kadett |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |