1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (213 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | Dinan | Belmont |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 213 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |