1975 Holden Belmont vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 35 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, 1975 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 88 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Insight, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Belmont | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Belmont | Insight |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
