1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1602 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 1602 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |