1997 BMW 850 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 580 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 850 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 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 |
