1988 BMW M3 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1971 Holden Belmont (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M3 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
