1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1969 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 95 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.

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