1975 BMW 520 vs. 1973 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 BMW 520.
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, 1973 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1973 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 520 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |