1992 BMW 545 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 18 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 545. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 545 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
