1976 Holden Belmont vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1976 Holden Belmont is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 440 kg more than 1976 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, 1973 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Belmont | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Belmont | Century |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |