1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
