1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1975 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 615 kg more than 1975 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 1975 Holden Belmont | |
Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
Model | Deauville | Belmont |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |