1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Alfa 6 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |