1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 395 kg more than 1976 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
