1985 Vauxhall Belmont vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2006 Opel Tigra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Tigra weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, 2006 Opel Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Opel |
| Model | Belmont | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
