1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 335 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Belmont | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |