1995 BMW M5 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 21 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 360 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M5 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
