1975 Holden Belmont vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 535 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Belmont | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Belmont | Monza |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |