1985 Vauxhall Belmont vs. 1984 Holden Astra

To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Astra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (114 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Holden Astra. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 111 kg more than 1984 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Astra. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Astra. 1984 Holden Astra has automatic transmission and 1985 Vauxhall Belmont has manual transmission. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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