1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2008 Opel Omega

To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 34 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, 2008 Opel Omega (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Omega 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.

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