1988 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster 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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M3 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
