1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 26 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, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 359 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.
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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 2000 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | 330 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
