1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 162 kg more than 1971 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Viper | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
