1985 BMW 324 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324. 1971 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 324 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |