1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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, 1997 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (357 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 12 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:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Alpina | Holden |
Model | B 12 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 357 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |