1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 69 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 5 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Belmont | 118 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |