1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Kingswood | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
