1976 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Holden Belmont is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 32 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Belmont weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Belmont | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Belmont | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |