1976 Holden Belmont vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 665 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.

Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Holden Belmont. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

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