1976 Audi 100 vs. 1976 Holden Belmont

To start off, both 1976 Audi 100 and 1976 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Belmont weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 Audi 100. 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, 1976 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Audi 100 1976 Holden Belmont
Make Audi Holden
Model 100 Belmont
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1986 cc 2834 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 70 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1210 kg 1325 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2830 mm


 

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