1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 554 kg more than 1968 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
