1988 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 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 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | Belmont |
Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |