1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1284 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Belmont | Phantom |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5842 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3570 mm |