1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1996 Honda Legend

To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 22 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.

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