1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 400 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Avanti | Holden |
| Model | Avanti | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2830 mm |
