1975 Holden Belmont vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 97 kg more than 1975 Holden Belmont. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Belmont | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Belmont | Laurel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |