1978 BMW B7 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 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 B7 (627 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | B7 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
