1996 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 25 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 310 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 545 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |