1976 Holden Belmont vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 34 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 410 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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Belmont | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Belmont | 335 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2761 mm |
