1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 16 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 276 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Belmont | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
