1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 95 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Belmont | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
