1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 39 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 165 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
