1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 924 | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 924 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |