1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 655 kg more than 1976 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
