1988 Porsche 911 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 155 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Holden Belmont (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | 911 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3162 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
