1975 Holden Belmont vs. 1975 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1975 Holden Belmont and 1975 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 365 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1975 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Belmont | 1975 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Belmont | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
