2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 940 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Caterham | Holden |
Model | 7 | Belmont |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |