1998 BMW 740 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 27 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 588 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 740 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2830 mm |