1988 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 316 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |