1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 28 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 615 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Blazer | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
