1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 224 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 (263 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Belmont | 960 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
