1975 Holden Belmont vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 21 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 41 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Belmont | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Belmont | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
