1975 Holden Belmont vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon is newer by 20 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 216 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
Because 1975 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Belmont | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Belmont | Neon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
