1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 15 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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 (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Belmont | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |