1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 37 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 25 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Belmont | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2703 mm |
