1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
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, 2011 Mini Cooper, 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Holden | Mini |
| Model | Belmont | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2466 mm |
