1976 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Belmont weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Belmont | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | M1 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
