1978 BMW 628 vs. 1972 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1972 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 628 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
