1999 BMW 740 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 28 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), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 565 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (356 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 740 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4140 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
